§ 16.60.040. Definitions.

[The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:]

"Addition" means new construction projects that expand the square footage of occupied area of an existing building by adjoining structures, adding stories, or renovating previously unoccupied or unconditioned space.

"Building and facility" means any metropolitan government owned or leased structure that encloses a space used for sheltering any occupancy.

"Green and/or sustainable building principles and practices" means those principles and practices consistent with the LEEDTM Green Building Rating Systems.

"LEEDTM" is an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The LEEDTM rating system is a voluntary, consensus-based green building rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). It is based on existing, proven technology and evaluates environmental performance from a "whole building" perspective. LEEDTM is a third party verified system designed for rating new and existing commercial, institutional, and multi-family residential buildings. It contains prerequisites and credits in six categories: Sustainable site planning, improving energy efficiency, conserving materials and resources, embracing indoor environmental quality, safeguarding water, and innovation in design. There are four rating levels: Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.

"LEEDTM Project Scorecard" is a checklist for identifying a project potential for sustainable design opportunities early in the design.

"LEEDTM Reference Guide" means the supporting document to the LEEDTM Green Building Rating System. The guide is intended to assist project teams in understanding LEEDTM criteria and the benefits of complying with each credit. The guide includes examples of strategies that can be used in each category, case studies of buildings that have implemented these strategies successfully, and additional resources that will provide more information.

"Life cycle cost analysis" means an inclusive approach to costing a facility or group of facilities that encompasses planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance over the useful life of the facilities and finally any decommissioning or disassembly costs. Life cycle cost analysis looks at the net present value of design options as investments. The goal is to achieve the highest, most cost-effective environmental performance possible over the life of the project.

"Metropolitan Government Sustainable Development Design Guidelines" means the LEEDTM Green Building Rating Systems adopted by the metropolitan government pursuant to section 16.60.010 of this chapter.

"Sustainable building" means the integration of building materials and methods that promote environmental quality, economic vitality, and social benefit through the design, construction and operation of the built environment. Sustainable building merges sound, environmentally responsible practices into one discipline that looks at the environmental, economic and social effects of a building or built project as a whole. Sustainable design encompasses the following broad topics: efficient management of energy and water resources, management of material resources and waste, protection of environmental quality, protection of occupant health and indoor environmental quality, reinforcement of natural systems, and integrating the design approach.

(Ord. BL2007-1374 § 1, 2007)